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C.Project Understanding <br /> In the RFP you've requested a work + <br /> whose themes could include Powered by i <br /> Nature,the Participatory Process,history <br /> of transportation and a celebration of <br /> Energy City—Slipstream metaphorically <br /> represents all four.The striking sculpture <br /> is powered by nature,honors Charles <br /> Merritt Babcock's contribution to our <br /> state,and symbolizes the participatory <br /> process of a community such as yours,a j <br /> community that works together to grow. sx <br /> f <br /> A celebration of the Energy City, ' <br /> Slipstream can be creatively illuminated <br /> using solar energy in an effort to create a - <br /> sense of vibrancy and also highlight your <br /> leadership in the field. While we have <br /> partners in the field of solar lighting,for <br /> Slipstream we would hope to collaborate <br /> with your community businesses to <br /> showcase local innovation. Kiln-formed glass and sheet bronze provide a calm"frame"for the city. <br /> D.Project Approach <br /> Slipstream will be fabricated in our St Paul studio using several classical techniques.The bronze will be hand-worked in repousse to <br /> replicate the waves and eddies of moving water,and then patinated.The stainless steel will be rolled by our partner Unders Specialty,a <br /> Union shop,to create arcs that emulate the waveform. <br /> Slipstream will be both safe and welcoming as it is ADA compliant.The bars are varied and spaced in such a way that will not in <br /> climbing.Bronze and stainless steel are graffiti resistant materials proven to withstand Minnesota weather.The glass fish are co-joined, <br /> which doubles the strength and makes it suitable for this usage. <br /> Timeline: <br /> 1)Research Elk River,its history and its people <br /> 2)Site visit(Took place June 1) <br /> 3) Created model and drawings based on the idea of community as diverse fish in a slipstream.Incorporated solar light collaboration,as <br /> we were impressed with the innovations of the community in that area and felt we could learn from working with these civic leaders. <br /> 4) Once chosen for this commission,we will schedule a series of site visits to meet stakeholders and managers of project and talk <br /> through expectations.September 2020 <br /> 5) Create community event and host it.This <br /> generates publicity and allows the <br /> engagement of the city in the process. <br /> October 2020 <br /> 6)Build Project webpage with photos, <br /> plans,etc.September 2020 <br /> 7)Begin build.Should take about 6 weeks <br /> beginning in November <br /> 8)Install in Spring with Celebration. <br /> E.Location,Installation and Future <br /> Maintenance <br /> The location is very suitable. On Page 6, <br /> we've explored it.Maintenance is minimal. <br /> Installation is discussed in Budget PDF. <br /> F.See prior work in Milligan Sample r _ <br /> PDF. i �'- .• =tet <br /> G.Total Project Cost <br /> We are always on-time and on-budget and we <br /> will work with you.See PDF for budget yam;R <br /> estimates. <br /> People of the Sea,Ireland. J <br />